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[[File:Vidmaster_achievements_thumb-3-.jpg|thumb|300px|The "Vidmaster" set of achievements found in ''Halo 3''.]] | [[File:Vidmaster_achievements_thumb-3-.jpg|thumb|300px|The "Vidmaster" set of achievements found in ''Halo 3''.]] | ||
An '''achievement''' is a reward given to players when they accomplish certain gaming feats decided by the developer in videogames published for ''Games for Windows Live'', [[Xbox 360]] and [[Xbox | An '''achievement''' is a reward given to players when they accomplish certain gaming feats decided by the developer in videogames published for ''Games for Windows Live'', [[Xbox 360]], [[Xbox One]], and [[Xbox Series X]] consoles, and on Valve's ''Steam'' platform. Since the launch of the Xbox 360, it has been a mandatory requirement by [[Microsoft]] that all videogames published on the console (including 360 versions of multiplatform games) feature achievements. | ||
Most Microsoft achievements also award the player Gamerscore that count towards a gamer's total [[Gamerscore]]. These points, while not redeemable, are intended to serve as a tangible form of special rewards for unusual or skilled actions within game play.<ref>[http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/games/achievements-and-challenges '''Xbox.com''': ''Xbox One achievements and challenges'']</ref> Most games contain 30-50 achievements and a total of 1000 Gamerscore, though these numbers can be increased through the release of DLC packs. | Most Microsoft achievements also award the player Gamerscore that count towards a gamer's total [[Gamerscore]]. These points, while not redeemable, are intended to serve as a tangible form of special rewards for unusual or skilled actions within game play.<ref>[http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/games/achievements-and-challenges '''Xbox.com''': ''Xbox One achievements and challenges'']</ref> Most games contain 30-50 achievements and a total of 1000 Gamerscore, though these numbers can be increased through the release of DLC packs. | ||